• Scope Of Methodology
• Scope Of Report
• Report Of Methodology
• Note On Simmons Survey Data And Figures

What Are Emerging Cuisines?

• Factors Feeding Into The Emerging Stream
• Population And Immigration: Recent Trends
• Figure 1-1: Region Of Last Residence Of Legal Immigrants, Percent Distribution By Decade
• Figure 1-2: Favorite Ethnic Cuisines Of Adults Aged 55 And Older

Who’s Buying Ethnic Foods?

• Ethnic Maturity, Mainstream Opportunity
• First In Line For Ethnic Foods: 25-To-34-Year-Olds
• Figure 1-3: Percentage Of Consumers Who Enjoy Authentic Foreign Foods, By Age Group
• Asian Consumers Show Strong Interest
• Ethnic Foods Rise In The West
• Figure 1-4: Percentage Of Consumers Who Enjoy Authentic Foreign Foods, By Census Region
• Sketches Of Ethnic-Foods Consumers

Up-And-Coming Cuisines

• Indian
• Mediterranean Beyond Italy
• Middle Eastern
• African
• Caribbean
• Hispanic Beyond Mexican: Peruvian

Kosher And Halal

• The Core Markets
• Movement Into The Mainstream
• The Retail Response
• Kosher Gets Exciting

Product Trends

• Flavor Trends
• The Hunt For High Impact
• Craving Authenticity
• Portability
• Beverages
• Rooiboos

Retail Strategies

• Integration Vs. Segmentation
• Fine-Tuned Formats
• Catering To Kosher Consumers

The Foodservice Factor

• The Rise Of Regional Cuisines
• American As Ethnic
• Vive La (Southern) France
• Menus Bearing Fruit
• The Caribbean Wave

Chapter 2: Defining Emerging Cuisines

• Defining Emerging Cuisines
• Factors Feeding Into The Emerging Stream
• Population And Immigration: Recent Trends
• Immigration By Region
• Figure 2-1: Region Of Last Residence Of Legal Immigrants, Percent Distribution By Decade
• Immigration By Country
• Major Sources Of Legal Immigrants By Region And Country Of Birth, 2000
• Asia
• North America
• Central And South America
• Caribbean
• Europe

Chapter 3: Who’s Buying Ethnic Foods?

• Note On Simmons Survey Data And Figures
• Ethnic Maturity, Mainstream Opportunity
• First In Line For Ethnic Foods: 25-To-34-Year-Olds
• Figure 3-1: Percentage Of Consumers Who Enjoy Authentic Foreign Foods, By Age Group
• Figure 3-2: Percentage Of Consumers Who Enjoy Authentic Foreign Foods “A Lot”, By Age Group
• Make Theirs Extra Spicy, Please
• Figure 3-3: Percentage Of Consumers Who Prefer Foods Cooked With Lots Of Spices, By Age Group
• Asian Consumers Show Strong Interest
• Figure 3-4: Percentage Of Consumers Who Enjoy Authentic Foreign Foods, By Racial/Ethnic Origin
• Ethnic Foods Rise In The West
• Educated Palates
• Figure 3-5: Percentage Of Consumers Who Enjoy Authentic Foreign Foods, By Census Region
• Figure 3-6: Percentage Of Consumers Who Enjoy Authentic Foreign Foods, By Highest Level Of Education Completed
• Rich In Enjoyment
• Figure 3-7: Percentage Of Consumers Who Enjoy Authentic Foreign Foods, By Household Income
• Sketches Of Ethnic-Foods Consumers

Chapter 4: Up-And-Coming Ethnic Food Segments

• Indian
• Indian May Be A Natural
• Mediterranean Beyond Italy
• Middle Eastern
• African
• Caribbean
• Hispanic Beyond Mexican: Peruvian

Chapter 5: Kosher And Halal Foods: Tradition Meets Trend

• What Do Kosher And Halal Mean?
• The Core Markets
• Movement Into The Mainstream
• The Kosher Explosion
• The Retail Response
• Kosher Gets Exciting
• New Product Offerings
• Table 5-1: Fast Facts About The Kosher Market

Chapter 6: Product Trends In Ethnic Foods

• Flavor Trends
• The Hunt For High Impact
• Craving Authenticity
• Lifestyle Trends
• Health Consciousness/Vegetarianism
• Portability
• Convenience
• Major Points Of Entry For Marketers And Consumers
• Beverages
• Chai Variations
• Rooiboos
• Flavorings
• Table 6-1: What The Experts Predict
• Table 6-2: Selected Indian Products Introduced 2002-2003
• Table 6-3: Selected Caribbean Products Introduced 2002-2003
• Table 6-4: Selected African Products Introduced 2002-2003

Chapter 7: Retail Strategies

• Integration Vs. Segmentation
• Fine-Tuned Formats
• Catering To Kosher Consumers
• Connecting With Indian Shoppers
• Best Practices For Courting Ethnic Consumers
• The Online Channel
• Ethnicgrocer.Com
• Gotethnicfoods.Com

Chapter 8: The Foodservice Factor

• The Rise Of Regional Cuisines
• American As Ethnic
• Vive La (Southern) France
• Ordering Up Authenticity
• Menus Bearing Fruit
• The Caribbean Wave

Chapter 9: Trends And Opportunities

• Trends
• High-Impact Flavors
• Coming Up: Caribbean
• Indian Breads Rising
• Regional Exploration
• Seeking Authenticity
• The Push For Portability
• The Need For Convenience
• Going Veggie
• Opportunities
• In Through The App Door
• Follow The Regional Route
• Drink Up
• New Fusions
• Take Fruit To Dinner
• Middle Eastern To Go
• Crunch Time
• Hit The Street

Appendix: Addresses Of Selected Marketers